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DE05 JJF

2005 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,885 mi
Last recorded91,885 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Swift64,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JJF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 91,885 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 91,884 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 81,904 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 81,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads low

offside and nearside front bottom ball joints worn

play in offside front inner steering arm

Pass 24 Sep 2020 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 77,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 75,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 70,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 70,859 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,858 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Sep 2017 66,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 63,506 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 63,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,233 miles

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 49,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 49,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 45,317 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,167 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,642 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,748 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 30,494 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,695 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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DE05 JJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 64,757 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE05 JJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE05 JJF registered?

DE05 JJF is a 2005 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DE05 JJF safe to buy?

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